My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

tension between them was like a silent storm, both maintaining a facade of tranquility while assessing each

can have time to think

failed to return, Jared

time raised questions about whether he felt confident in his

her thoughts, Ian's

"Mr.

whispered, subtly informing them of their

this information,

leave San Joto,

the stakes; being taken away could mean Lawrence intended to use her as leverage

crossed her mind, yet the complexities and risks

glancing outside instinctively, she knew her chances of escaping were

brought here, I wouldn't give you a chance to leave,"

take you away from San Joto

to bring

lives, as if we had never come to San Joto." 1 "You're mad!" Nicole's eyes

that Lawrence would resort to such a